Train from Darlington to Leeds: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Darlington to Leeds on 13 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
CrossCountryTrain
Darlington
LeedsCheapest
Transpennine ExpressTrain
Darlington
LeedsFastest
CrossCountryTrain
Darlington
LeedsNo tags
Transpennine ExpressTrain
Darlington
LeedsNo tags
Transpennine ExpressTrain
Darlington
LeedsNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 16:24 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Darlington to Leeds

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 10mAverage duration
50 milesDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£19 - £19Average duration1h 40m
2kg CO₂e
Average price£10 - £80Average duration56m
2kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£6 - £9Average duration1h 10m
3kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Darlington to Leeds by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Darlington to Leeds?

    The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Leeds start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £34. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Darlington to Leeds?

    The average train journey time from Darlington to Leeds is 56m, covering a distance of 51 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 49m and is operated by Transpennine Express.

  3. Which train operators serve the Darlington to Leeds route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darlington to Leeds?

    The earliest train from Darlington to Leeds departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 23:26.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Darlington to Leeds?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Darlington to Leeds?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Darlington to Leeds?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Darlington to Leeds?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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£24
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Darlington to Leeds was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Darlington to Leeds as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £76 for a train ticket from Darlington to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-16.

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